Beautiful News captures positive news stories:- Motivational speaker, media personality and author Itumeleng Sekhu.
On 06 May 2017 at 4.14pm Beautiful News will feature Johannesburg-based Itumeleng Sekhu, who released the self-published autobiography What do you see?, that challenges society’s acrimony towards people who look different. Reflecting on school days marred by bullying and isolation, she asks her readers to investigate their subconscious beliefs about disabled people. Intertwined with this humbling line of thought, Sekhu’s humour and wit lighten her story’s heavy subject matter. She has learned to live with her scars, and understands her purpose – something that many people with unblemished skin cannot say.
As a social activist she implores other South Africans to accept themselves, whether their wounds are external or internal. “I believe that we were all born for something,” says Sekhu. “It’s just unfortunate that most of us allow our circumstances to define who we become.” She has discovered the strength and resolve to overcome her personal barriers to happiness. That fortitude is in each of us. It just needs to be found.
Through Beautiful News, Ginkgo, the agency behind the project and 21 Icons South Africa, continues to celebrate Mandela’s spirit by generating positive conversations about people who show generosity and kindness towards their neighbours, symbolise triumph over adversity or provide inspiration within their communities. The timeslot (4.14pm) recognises the moment Nelson Mandela was released from prison on 11 February 1990.
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